Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position purpose

*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
Other materials:
Circuit description
The actuator motor is operated by signals from the cruise control ecu assy.
Acceleration and deceleration
signals are transmitted by changes in the duty ratio (see below).
Duty ratio:
the duty ratio is the ratio of the period of continuity in one cycle. For
example, if a is the period of co ...
Meter display
■ Locations of gauges and meters
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 140ºF
(60ºC)
Analog speedometer/Tachometer
This setting can be changed on the setting scr ...
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
■ Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
1 Terminals
2 Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is ...


